Please see the following short videos concerning Wicked. You will see just how collaborative all the individuals connected with a production must be to bring a play or musical to life. After seeing the clip from The Lion King at the end of this section, please answer the questions posed in a discussion field.
Directing
We begin with a video concerning the direction of the production of Wicked. Usually, the stage director sets the tone for a production and works closely with the producer and the playwright/composer on a Broadway show to make major decisions about all aspects of design. Wicked is no exception.
Scene Design
Scene Designers often begin with a "concept," that is a focus which is meant to unify all aspects of the world they produce. Costume and Lighting Designers contribute their efforts toward unifying the "concept" within the scope of their different creative fields. The first video below provides a general idea about the art and process of scene design.
The following two videos provide some indication of the Scene Designers contributions to Wicked.
First, the designer tells us what the concept of the scene design for Wicked is meant to be and eventually
how it was adapted to tour the USA and the world.
Finally, the designers describe the development and making of the Dragon Clock.
Now we turn to lighting in Wicked focusing on the lighting plot.
Now we turn to the costume designs for Wicked.
The next short video explains what it means to maintain the costumes for this show.
And finally, the sound design and manner of its execution for Wicked is described.
Watch the following video from The Lion King and discuss your impressions of the importance of different aspects of design to the musical number, The Circle of Life. Simply click on the Add Discussion below, title your response and write your ideas in the screen below that. Lion King
Directing
We begin with a video concerning the direction of the production of Wicked. Usually, the stage director sets the tone for a production and works closely with the producer and the playwright/composer on a Broadway show to make major decisions about all aspects of design. Wicked is no exception.Scene Design
Scene Designers often begin with a "concept," that is a focus which is meant to unify all aspects of the world they produce. Costume and Lighting Designers contribute their efforts toward unifying the "concept" within the scope of their different creative fields. The first video below provides a general idea about the art and process of scene design.The following two videos provide some indication of the Scene Designers contributions to Wicked.
First, the designer tells us what the concept of the scene design for Wicked is meant to be and eventually
how it was adapted to tour the USA and the world.
Finally, the designers describe the development and making of the Dragon Clock.
Now we turn to lighting in Wicked focusing on the lighting plot.
Now we turn to the costume designs for Wicked.
The next short video explains what it means to maintain the costumes for this show.
And finally, the sound design and manner of its execution for Wicked is described.
Watch the following video from The Lion King and discuss your impressions of the importance of different aspects of design to the musical number, The Circle of Life. Simply click on the Add Discussion below, title your response and write your ideas in the screen below that.
Lion King